The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-10-06


II the Grand Army can prevent It, What Is
asked now in the way Of general pensions has
beeu asked for years. It is not demanding too
ion that it Is not enough. favoring broader
measure Of relief, which will embrace all who
served q certain length Of time and can show an
ice pension bill Gen. Fairchild said he was not
there to argue against that ~ an ultimate meas
ure. He wished to do nothing to postpone the
coming Of the ng-c0ming day of
RELIEF TO THE SUFFERING.
He assured the members Of the Veterans
Rights union that their kindly labors were
their marked success in the direction Of the en-
forcement Of laws giving preference for public
service TO Union soldiers. He was pleased to
corps. The jealous, thoughtful and efficient
labOrs Of the members have been In the past are
now and without doubt will continue in the fu-
that they are banded together for high
and holy purposes. The Grand Army
did not fail in the exercise Of .
Sons Of Veterans In fraternity, charity and
loyalty we stand proud Of the fact that there Is
not now nor has there ever been anv bitter feel
ing Of hate for those OF our fellow citizens who
once In arms against us. but now being loyal.
have long ago taken their old-time places in our
hearts. never. we devoutly hope to be removed
therefrom. We have not now nor have We at
any time since the war closed had anv DISPOSE
tion to open again the bloody chasm which once
unhappily divided this people. We not only
but we will. with the loyal people North
and South. protest against all attempts which
especial honor or distinction ANYTHING that per-
tains to or In any manner glorifies the cause of
disunion. With the people South We only seek to
upon in the effort to make our beloved land
great and prosperous and its people Intelligent,
happy and virtuous We will rival them in ex
union and in condemning everything that tends
to foster hostile sentiment thereto. We will
rival them in earnest endeavors to inculcate in
snd ne especay Of our children hesrtfet
love for the United States of America
to the end that present and coming genera
lieve in and maintain true allegiance thereto.
based upon paramount respect for and fidelity
to its constitution and l,ws. which will lead
them to discauueenance whatever tends to
weaken loyalty. incites insurrection, treason or
rebellion or in any manner impairs the efi-
ciencv and permanency Of our free institution,
universal liberty, equal rights and justice to all
men. and to defend these sentiments, which are
quoted from the fundamental law Of our order.
end that they they shall 1s So re- revere % the embems Of
the Union that undergo circumstances can be
coupled with them in the same honorable terms
the symbols OF sentiment which Is sntagon-
tic to it's perpetuity.
The position taken by the commander-in-
chief in the pension question was received
with great favor and warm approval, and
the kind but firm conclusion of the address
and his illusions to the South met a most
hearty response and was greeted with cheers
MNNEsoTIAN's BAD LUCK.
The junior commander in-chief made a
short response and presented the case of A
j. Judkin to the encampment, who had been
with his family in the city On motion the
fkop yofo fnt t1pn< tfnn Nf n
ministration with power to act, and past
department commander Thomas, of Minne-
sofa. stated that he understood that
the man was q member of the department
of Minnesota, and il so Minnesota would
take care Of him. The report of the surgeon
general was read and book Of forms present
ed for the use Of surgeons Of posts and de-
vartnenta resolution was adopted that
all matters relating to rules and regulations
and ritual, whether by way Of resolution or
in officers reports or otherwise be referred
to the committee on rules, regulations and
be constituted on the basis of one from each
department. to whom all resolutions should
be referred without debate. Comrade Turner
of New York presented obituary resolutions
to Past Department Commander Gen. a.
Patch of Massachusetts, Comrade Thomas
Of Illinois presented the following resolu-
tion. which was adopted under suspension
of the rules
Whereas, The legislature of Illinois has ap-
propriated $50. 600 for the erection Of a monu-
ment to our late illustrous comrade. John A. Lo-
gan, and Mrs Logan has selected one Of tho pub
lie parks Of Chicago the final resting place Of
his remains: and Whereas The trustees who
have charge OF the erection of said monument
have invited the o-opel alton Of the Grand Army
of the Republic in this noble enterprise; there
fore
Resolved, That q special committee of seven
be appointed by the commander In chief, who
shall take the subject into consideration and re-
port to this encampment the feasibility Of ac-
cepting the invitation Of said trustees.
The commander-in- chief appointed as such
committee:
Gov. R A. Alger, Michigan: 8. 8. Burdette.
Washington: Fl. II. Thomas. Illinois; John G.
Robinson, New York: ]. A. Beaver. Pennsylva-
mia: Hannibal Hamlin, Maine; Charles D. Marsh.
Massachusetts.